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As Good As I Once Was — Simple Sheet Music
"As Good As I Once Was" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Lyrics
She said, “I’ve seen you in here be fore.”
I said, “I’ve been here a (F)time or two.”
She said, “Hel lo, my name is (Bb)Bob by Jo.
got in a tight spot Meet my twin sis ter Bet ty Lou.
And we’re both feel in’ kind a (Bb)wild neck to night.
You’re the on great ly cow boy (F)in this place.
And if you’re up for a ro (G7)cross de o,
we’ll put a big how Tex as smile on your (G7)face.” And I said, “Girls,
(CN.C.)I ain’t as good as I once was.
I got a few years (F)flown.
on me now.
I But there was a time
back in my prime (C)smack when I could real ly (F)lay it down.
So, And if you need some (Bb)love me to night,
guess then those I boys might have (F)just e (C)nough.
I ain’t as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ev (Bb)er was.
I still hang out with my best friend, Dave;
I’ve known him since we were (F)kids at school.
Last night he had a few shots, (Bb)Bob by Jo.
got in a tight spot Meet my hus tlin’ a game of pool
And with a cou ple of a (Bb)red neck to boys,
You’re the one great big bad boy (F)bik er man.
I heard you’re Da vid yell a (G7)cross the room,
“Hey, bud dy, big how ’bout a help in’ your (G7)hand?” And I said, “Dave,
(CN.C.)I ain’t as good as I once was.
My, how the years have (F)cold hard truth.
now.
I But there was a time
back in my prime (C)smack when I could real ly (F)hold my own.
So, But if you wan na (Bb)fight me to night,
guess then those ’cause I’d don’t look (F)all that (C)tough.
I ain’t as good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ev (Bb)er was.
I used to be (Eb)hell on wheels
back when I was a (F)young er man.
Now my bod y says (G7)“You can’t do this, boy.” But my pride says, “Oh, (C7)yes you can.”
I ain’t as good as I once May not be good as I once was, but I’m as good once as I ev (Bb)er was.
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How to Play "As Good As I Once Was" on Piano
- 1Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
- 2Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
- 3Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
- 4Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
- 5Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.